Why did SG (Lee Kwan Yew) want the merger?
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What political reason did Lee Kwan Yew see for the merger with Malaya?

  • It would improve SG's relations with communist countries.
  • It would increase the likelihood of British intervention.
  • It would help neutralize radical groups threatening stability. (correct)
  • It would lead to immediate independence from British control.
  • How would the merger assist Singapore economically, according to Lee Kwan Yew?

  • By increasing the cost of goods within Malaya.
  • By providing natural resources that Singapore lacks. (correct)
  • By allowing Singapore to implement trade tariffs.
  • By restricting trade with neighboring countries.
  • What impact would the merger likely have on employment opportunities in Singapore?

  • It would maintain current job levels without significant change.
  • It would create more jobs through a common market and free trade. (correct)
  • It would lead to job losses in the entrepot trade sector.
  • It would decrease job opportunities due to trade restrictions.
  • What was a significant barrier SG faced in maintaining its trade with Malaya before the merger?

    <p>Tariffs introduced by the Malayan government made SG goods more expensive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one potential benefit of the merger in the context of political stability in Southeast Asia?

    <p>It would allow for more moderate political views to dominate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Political Reasons for Merger

    • Lee Kwan Yew, Prime Minister of Singapore and leader of the People's Action Party (non-communist), advocated for the merger of Singapore with Malaya.
    • A merger would expedite Singapore's independence.
    • Malaya's ability to counter communist threats in Southeast Asia would bring greater political stability to the region.
    • This stability would encourage the British to relinquish control over Singapore.
    • The merger would neutralize radical anti-merger factions by integrating them with the moderate group, creating a unified anti-communist government in Kuala Lumpur.

    Economic Reasons for Merger

    • Singapore's entrepot trade was declining as its neighbors gained independence and diverted their exports through their own ports.
    • Tariffs imposed by the Malayan government on Singapore products made them more expensive in Malaya, leading to a decrease in trade between the two entities.
    • Singapore's lack of natural resources could be supplemented by access to resources from Malaya.
    • A larger market would be formed through a merger, stimulating a common market.
    • This common market with free trade would create new economic opportunities and business ventures.

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    Explore the strategic political and economic motivations behind the merger of Singapore with Malaya. Learn about Lee Kwan Yew's vision for independence and regional stability, alongside the economic challenges faced by Singapore's entrapot trade. This quiz delves into the complexities that influenced this significant historical event.

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